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For those who drink alcohol, the holidays likely will mean more drinking. So give a gift to your liver.

Protect your liver during holiday party season

August 19, 2019 at 3:21 a.m.

Holiday parties on the calendar often mean a cocktail or two soon to be in hand. Of course, the option exists to take a breather from booze, but for those...

Social Graces: You see someone spill red wine at a party. Say something?

June 16, 2018 at 10:24 a.m.

Q: You see someone spill red wine at a party without telling anyone. How do you inform the hosts without ratting on a guest or risking them thinking you're the...

Stretching the body in the area of the tightness can help relieve discomfort from exercise.

Feeling a tight muscle? Tips to prevent and reduce muscle stiffness

August 19, 2019 at 3:21 a.m.

A tight muscle can be an unwanted reminder of a previous workout. But whether it's from trying out a new class, marking a new distance or getting back into fitness...

Social Graces: How do you gracefully leave a flailing party early?

June 16, 2018 at 10:43 a.m.

Q: How do you gracefully leave a flailing party early, without causing the rest of the crowd to abandon ship with you? "Profusely thank the host for the reception, and...

Can Thanksgiving survive a divisive political argument? The best solution is to avoid one in the first place.

How to keep politics off the table at Thanksgiving

August 21, 2019 at 6:02 p.m.

Many families are familiar with one recurring Thanksgiving appetizer: political banter. Whether it's a cousin passing out "Feel the Bern" stickers or Donald Trump trumpeting on television in the background,...

Keep these things in stock:
1. Mess Hall bourbon-soaked cocktail cherries (a big upgrade from run-of-the-mill maraschinos).
They're perfect for making a seasonal cocktail, like a cherry whisky smash; dropped into a glass of bubbly; as a glaze for a holiday roast; or to top off ice cream.

2. Decent sparkling wine (not Champagne). We like Gruet Blanc de Noir at around $17 per bottle.

3. Goat cheese (goats are just more interesting, and so is their cheese). Try Capriole's O'Banon fresh goat cheese. It's wrapped in chestnut leaves soaked in Woodford Reserve bourbon. The tannins in the leaves and the bourbon combine to give this creamy, dense treat a great kick.

4. Better crackers (put down that Ritz, mom!). Try the ultra-thin, ultra-chic crisps from 34 Degrees.

5. Pink g

How to say no at a holiday party

June 16, 2018 at 11:05 a.m.

A host offers you the signature cocktail he spent weeks perfecting. A three-layer, diet-destroying slice of cake is placed into your hands. A rented karaoke contraption looms for later. Holiday...

Make sure you eat at a table, make sure you eat on a plate and make sure you sit down. Doing this knocks off your overeating, which often comes from mindless eating — shoveling in that second plate of pasta while watching Netflix.

Eat mindfully, so you know how much you’re shoveling in

August 19, 2019 at 3:20 a.m.

Eating dinner on the couch in front of the television is so easy. But changing the way you eat can make a big mental — and midsection — difference. Dr....

Cutting your holiday budget for the adult members of your family? Tell them in advance, and keep the conversation brief and direct.

How to tell your family you’re spending less on holiday gifts

August 19, 2019 at 3:20 a.m.

Q: You plan to spend less on holiday gifts for the adults in your family. Should you tell them in advance — and if so, how and when? "You do...

Doctors find that many people coming in for fertility consultations have been misled by the Internet.

5 common fertility myths

August 19, 2019 at 3:20 a.m.

Ovulation forums. Period trackers. Fertility apps. More information than ever is a few taps away for couples trying to conceive. Doctors say it's common for patients to arrive in their...

Want to boost (or reduce) your chance of getting pregnant? There’s an app for that

August 19, 2019 at 3:20 a.m.

Want to learn more about cervical mucus than you ever thought possible? There's an app for that. For those hoping to get pregnant, a slew of period-tracking and ovulation-predicting apps...

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